Question

Write a paragraph to draw a conclusion about how events in American history affected the number of women in the workforce.

Answer 1

Answer:

The evolution of women in the workforce of the United States was characterized by the social, economic, and political conditions of the time.

Explanation:

Factory owners of the 1820's expected more income by hiring women to work because they were deemed manageable and ready to work for less money so they were the ideal candidates. The period of crisis and war such as Civil War, and the two World Wars created greater scope for women's participation in industries because of the lack of men available. However, the second half of the twentieth century witnessed more reforms in their working conditions and pay scale.